I usually really enjoy Ms. Lessman's books, but this one is not my favorite. I wanted to really like this book, but Liberty was hard to like, in my opinion. Rather than finding her to be a strong, independent woman, she came across to me as rather rude and ill mannered as well as presumptuous and arrogant in thinking she knows everything. I also didn't care for the way that she treated Finn. I felt like everything she accused him of being (ex: "mule of a bully with a hair trigger temper") actually fit her. I just kept thinking that she would win more people and get her way more often if she wasn’t so spiteful, pushy, rude, and bossy. There's a way to be strong and independent and passionate without being those things. She made the book hard to enjoy. I did like Finn a bit better and did enjoy some of the moments as their relationship changed and built. But it's kind of hard to have hope for a couple to last when they had some of the problems they did, especially with Liberty's character seeming to be immature in so many ways. ( )

Sweet thunderation, this book was all I hoped it would be! It is ALMOST (not quite but almost, as one other book-also by Julie Lessman-holds the title for most favorite!) my favorite novella. This book drew me in instantly, caccooned me in fuzzy, warm feelings, making me feel like I had come home after a long vacation. This novella is filled with sweet characters, inspirational messages of hope and longing, and some fun loving, bull headed banter between characters that will sweep you off your feet.

Liberty O'Shea and Griffin McShane are two beautifully chiseled characters. Liberty is strong willed and set in her ways, and Finn is handsome and oh so fun to know know. The banter between these two had me chuckling through out the story. The sparks that fly between them is strong from page one and I rooted for them through out the whole page-turning fun! Throw in some awesome secondary characters in Milo, Kitty, Martha and The Poppys, this book is one that will stay with you forever and leave you thirsting for more!

Anything less than 5 stars will not do this book justice. Ms. Lessman has a talent for creating a story that is not preachy, but is full of passion and love. Her words will stay with you long after the last page is read, her characters will be your family forever. Each page turn makes you want more, and you're up long into the night reading about the true liberty of it all. Fantabulously done, Ms. Lessman, and bring on the next! This is a forever keeper in my opinion! Grab it up now and fall in love, too!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.* ( )